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Electronic health
The description given below is introducton which I have given to my professor about my topic and its related to order number 877042. Requirements for this assignment are in second page.
Electronic Health Record/Point-of-Care Technology
Electronic health records play a significant role in the storage, processing, and retrieval of information about patients. As such, technology enhances the accessibility of patient information. At the moment, patients' information can be accessed from any location in the world. Moreover, previous health records of the patient can be obtained by a doctor even if they sort treatment from different health facilities in the world. Therefore, every modern health facility in the world needs an electronic health record system to enable them to manage patient information seamlessly. Initially, health records were written on paper with all the patient information in one place. The major disadvantage of this type of information gathering and storage is that there was only one copy of this information and if it got misplaced, then all the patient's information would be lost (Evans, 2016). With the emergence of computers, the digitization process of health records began. Most of the early electronic health record systems stored their data in relational databases. As early as 1992, the electronic health record systems had the functionality of hospital billing and even the ability to schedule appointments (Evans, 2016). This formed the basis of the modern electronic health record systems used in health care facilities today. Besides, other systems could be used in medical research, for instance, COSTAR, PROMIS, TMR, and HELP (Evans, 2016). With the emergence of distributed computing, these systems could not operate, raising the need to develop applications that could solve the needs of a modern-day patient. Thus, modern-day systems are designed to be user friendly, possess improved recognition capabilities, and be accessible even through mobile devices. Moreover, they should have appealing graphical user interfaces so that medics using the systems do not experience fatigue. With the advancement in technology, such as Google services, patients' information can now be synchronized across all their devices, no matter their geographical locations. I am planning to provide an introduction, detailed evidence, and facts with supporting articles, accurate and complete explanation, provide relevant, current, and accurate information, use concise, clear wording with topics clear presentation.
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Evans R. S. (2016). Electronic Health Records: Then, Now, and in the Future. Yearbook of medical informatics, Suppl 1(Suppl 1), S48–S61. https://doi.org/10.15265/IYS-2016-s006
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Technology in Healthcare
Outline Title: Technology in Healthcare
Specific Purpose: Analyzing Electronic Health Record/Point-Of-Care Technology
Introduction
Technology in healthcare refers to the digital devices and applications that healthcare professionals use to aid in the delivery of healthcare services. Example of such technology includes the Electronic Health Records (EHR), telemedicine, telehealth, smartwatches, mHealth, and Google services to name but a few. As early as 1992, hardware processors became more powerful, compact, and affordable (Evans, 2016). The rise of the internet gave way to easier and quicker access to healthcare information which has led to positive patient outcomes although currently, the full potential of technologies like EHR has not yet been realized (Evans, 2016). This paper details an outline of the benefits, considerations, and challenges in the use of technological systems in the healthcare environment.
The considerations for the effective use of Technological systems
- Hicks et al. (2016) highlight the best workable adoption aspects to consider to increase the adoption rates of electronic healthcare systems that include expert support, effective communication among users, and workflow impact.
- Cifuentes et al., (2015) explain that the non-financial, as well as financial costs, should be considered for effective implementation of electronic health records.
The Benefits of Using Technology in Healthcare
EHR enables healthcare professionals to access patient health records faster than the traditional filing system and enhance the interoperability of patient records among interprofessional health teams.
- Lin et al. (2019) evaluate the potential benefits of implementing EHR which includes enhanced organizational performance, interprofessional collaboration, and quality clinical outcomes.
- Automated management systems can be developed and interfaced with the bedside monitors to interpret and record patient data in the EHR to save time, reduce medication errors and lead to quality patient outcomes (Evans, 2016).
- Making use of health technologies will enable healthcare professionals to link with patients remotely in a cost-efficient manner by availing healthcare services and empowering patients to live healthy lifestyles.
- The incorporation of an EHR system enables health provider teams to adhere to healthcare guidelines for the better management of chronic diseases (Goldwater et al., 2014).
- The changes are uniform across all healthcare units hence avoiding duplicates which would otherwise result in medication errors (Evans, 2016).
- EHR also provides a way to share, track, and monitor clinical workflow processes in real-time. The real-time analysis enables better management of resources and smooth transitions across points of care for a lesser risk of medical errors (Evans, 2016).
- Quality outcomes will be possible provided the EHR technology is supported by the integration of quality improvement processes (Goldwater et al., 2014). The redesign of care delivery systems like electronically sending out alerts and clinical reminders at the various points of care would also be needed for quality outcomes. Reminders could be about eye examinations and blood glucose tests.
The challenges in Using Technology in Healthcare
The use of EHR can result in quality patient outcomes but have faced several challenges that have limited higher adoption rates.
- Huber et al. (2018) explain that the slow rate of implementation of EHS is attributed to physical resistance among healthcare professionals.
- Evidence obtained from the General Electric Centricity Enterprise system and the Veteran's administration Electronic Health System (EHS) showed that doctors are exhausted by complex data searches and non-initiatives regarding the use of EHS systems (Huber et al., 2018).
- Recent reports indicate that developed nations like the United States still have average EHR adoption rates, with only 55% using EHR platforms efficiently (Silva et al., 2015).
- Kruse et al. (2016) highlight the privacy concerns that may arise during the use of EHS systems and the extra care that is needed to monitor and oversee the implementation and subsequent use of EHS systems.
- Extra considerations will be needed to ensure that the training needs of healthcare professionals are addressed to enable efficient use of the EHS systems (Kruse et al., 2016). Extra caution is also required to prevent over-reliance on electronic systems that could encourage complacency and crowd decision-making capabilities of healthcare professionals (Kruse et al., 2016).
- Lin et al. (2019) evaluate the drawbacks and challenges associated with the implementation of a new EHR system which includes high costs of initial installation, additional costs required for regular maintenance, and possible workflow disruptions that could result in loss of productive time for delivering essential healthcare services.
- Compliance with health laws such as HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health) Act could also be challenging considering that healthcare professionals could be still newly joined and not so conversant with Heath I.T. laws (Lin et al., 2019).
- Sittig et al. (2016) highlight the several Unified Access Controls (UACs) that keep on changing concerning the technological requirements. Healthcare professionals need to continuously keep abreast of the changing technological requirements which could prove tiresome.
- Yang et al. (2019) identified challenges in implementing healthcare systems in electronic healthcare systems ranging from insufficient training, the complexity of technological systems, and lack of support to handle hardware problems possible.
- Therefore, while physicians may be optimistic about the perceived benefits of EHS systems, several concerns and attitudes may hinder the complete adoption of EHS systems.
Conclusion
The use of technology in healthcare can lead to quality patient outcomes and should therefore be promoted. EHR enables healthcare professionals to enter correct patient information, access patient health records faster than the traditional filing system, and make up-to-date changes in patient information leading to reduced medication errors. EHR can improve the management of diseases provided the EHR technology is supported by the integration of quality improvement processes and redesigns like sending out alerts and clinical reminders. However, several challenges exist that hinder the adoption of EHR systems for enhanced organizational performance and delivery of quality patient outcomes. Some of the challenges include insufficient training, lack of support to handle hardware problems possible, high costs of initial installation, additional costs required for regular maintenance, changing technological law requirements, and privacy concerns. Addressing such limitations and promoting positive attitudes towards the use of technological systems will yield enhanced adoption rates.
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Cifuentes, M., Davis, M., Fernald, D., Gunn, R., Dickinson, P., & Cohen, D. J. (2015). Electronic health record challenges, workarounds, and solutions observed in practices integrating behavioral health and primary care. The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 28(Supplement 1), S63-S72.
Evans R. S. (2016). Electronic Health Records: Then, Now, and in the Future. Yearbook of medical informatics, Suppl 1(Suppl 1), S48–S61. https://doi.org/10.15265/IYS-2016-s006
Goldwater, J., Kwon, N., Nathanson, A., Muckle, A., Brown, A., & Cornejo, K. (2014). Open source electronic health records and chronic disease management. Journal of The American Medical Informatics Association, 21(e1), e50-e54. https://doi.org/10.1136/amiajnl-2013-001672
Hicks, J. K., Stowe, D., Willner, M. A., Wai, M., Daly, T., Gordon, S. M., ... & Moss, T. (2016). Implementation of clinical pharmacogenomics within a large health system: from electronic health record decision support to consultation services. Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 36(8), 940-948.
Huber, M. T., Highland, J. D., Krishnamoorthi, V. R., & Tang, J. W. Y. (2018). Utilizing the electronic health record to improve advance care planning: a systematic review. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, 35(3), 532-541.
Kruse, C. S., Kristof, C., Jones, B., Mitchell, E., & Martinez, A. (2016). Barriers to electronic health record adoption: a systematic literature review. Journal of medical systems, 40(12), 252.
Lin, Y. K., Lin, M., & Chen, H. (2019). Do electronic health records affect quality of care? Evidence from the HITECH Act. Information Systems Research, 30(1), 306-318.
Silva, B., Rodrigues, J., Díez, I., López-Coronado, M., & Saleem, K. (2015). Mobile-health: A review of current state in 2015. Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 56, 265-272. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbi.2015.06.003
Sittig, D. F., Wright, A., Ash, J., & Singh, H. (2016). New unintended adverse consequences of electronic health records. Yearbook of medical informatics, (1), 7.
Yang, Y., Bass, E. J., Bowles, K. H., & Sockolow, P. S. (2019). Impact of Home Care Admission Nurses' Goals on Electronic Health Record Documentation Strategies at the Point of Care. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 37(1), 39.
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